Activities/excursion/escapades to do in or outside of Singapore

[lovehandle]

Any other good suggestion apart from standing at public toilets or secret corner?

more for the west: 

can do canoeing too (many of u r dragonboaters right? ) https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/carnival-fun-at-lakeside-garden-opening
Also the very first time: The horticulture scene here continues to blossom, as Jurong Lake Gardens West hosts a new offshoot of the well-loved Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) - never have they held it at Non-city location! maybe next year @ our crown jewel?!

 

 

 

More butterfly parks and gardens in orch?
https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/access/what-the-future-of-retail-looks-like-for-ion-orchard-10-years-on-11490164?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR3Rt9-c6Z6nZgAfTT4eJaNtLokthhCEIcLlW7LPgiurUHXhRAir201cKvE

in commemoration of our bicent , Mavis hee etc n many of your well-loved local singers ( i was shocked that many go for Xinyao!!!): so a must for old-sch
 

为纪念我国开埠200周年，本地音乐制作公司弹唱人制作室和新加坡宗乡总会联办演唱会，聚集了30位不同年代本地歌手，为国人演唱一首首跨年代的经典好歌，呈现新加坡的音乐旅程故事。

耳熟能详的《城里的月光》是本地歌手许美静的经典歌曲之一。来临6月30日，她将同其他29名不同年代的本地歌手，在室内体育馆为国人带来一首首好歌。由弹唱人制作室主办、新加坡宗乡总会联办的《城里的乐光》演唱会，上午举办媒体发布会，邀请一些参与的歌手出席。

1980年代歌手邓妙华说：“非常非常的期待这场表演。因为是一个非常大型，而且聚集了前辈们。我们也会使出我们全部的活力，就是当年的活力把他带到舞台上。”

另一名受邀的1960年代歌手黄清元则说：“我会选择我当年的成名歌曲，就是1965年建国以来的两首歌，取名叫作《苦酒满杯》跟《蔓莉》。”

主办方说，这将会是一场属于新加坡的音乐旅程故事，让国人欣赏1930年到2000年的时下流行曲以及扬名海外的本地创作。

[lovehandle]

Fancy a meal on a tok panjang table?? 

Now open, since our peranakan museum is closed! The Peranakan Gallery prides itself as Orchard Road’s only gallery space dedicated to an authentic showcase of traditional Straits Chinese heritage. From the moment you enter, you’re greeted by a classic Peranakan shophouse façade, complete with an ornately carved Pintu Pagar (fence door) traditionally used as a privacy screen in front of the home’s main door. Take a stroll inside and you’ll see a table set up for a round of Cherki—an old-school card game; the rest of the space features traditional embroidery art and the beautiful garments and beaded slippers worn by Peranakan women.

 

not free (the what nonya gallery at our airpt ie totally not peranakan even though i hve nt visited it) of cos

but 15sgd incld fd and gallery

-that’s waived for anyone with a hotel key card or receipt from an outlet at Claymore Connect. Unless u do a mothers day staycation

 

 

They hve hi tea too

 

Mothers day feast for your mum esp if u r a baba and she s a nonya???

such pricing is the norm in sg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But if u prefer garden/farmers’ related activities, view at the gardening thread for more:

Esp if u r into eco/env/urban farming

 

[lovehandle]

Starting first June, grab your ticket NOW FOC https://www.bicentennial.sg/the-bicentennial-experience/

 

 

 

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[lovehandle]

for those who bang on visiting the Crown jewel soon

https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attraction_Review-g294265-d17237163-Reviews-Jewel_Changi_Airport-Singapore.html
do note:
It's quite nice (not particularly special, just a big mall) but a huge inconvenience for people who want to use the airport for its actual function. It makes the airport MRT station far too busy at peak times and more stressful than is necessary. It can't be accessed once you've passed passport control anyway so it isn't that useful for people who are flying. This really wasn't very well thought through.

Good for plant lovers (advise is visit in day time, dont go for childish light shows)
 

Incredible way to house plants!

This place is incredible. Not as busy as I expected, feels like you’re in a rainforest and lots of places to eat or shop surrounding the massive waterfall/rainforest. If you fly to Changi, definitely go see jewel

Trpt: many still cant get it straight, i m not sure what is the issue?!
Although ALL terminals allow u to have the access (it is all interlinked) If time permits, take the sky train from either Terminal 1, 2, or 3 :: (these comments are taken all online, not by me)
& do note:
 

A huge inconvenience

It's quite nice (not particularly special, just a big mall) but a huge inconvenience for people who want to use the airport for its actual function. It makes the airport MRT station far too busy at peak times and more stressful than is necessary. It can't be accessed once you've passed passport control anyway so it isn't that useful for people who are flying. This really wasn't very well thought through. (this point has been mentioned all the time, but many cannot get it)

 

and patronising some F&B there (if u really have too):
https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g294265-d17353560-Reviews-Shake_Shack-Singapore.html
 

 

 

While i agree w his comments , it is STILL too extreme:

Fake & Artificial

I & my wife went to the Jewel after much publicity from local media.

Pros:
big & airy space. large fountain

Cons:
Fake & very artificial
Clone of shopping just like any mall
Nothing special extremely boring
too many people & overcrowded
too many plants & obstructions on the higher levels means you cannot see the water at most vantage points
similar to the fountain of wealth at Suntec just a bigger

this "attractions" are for singaporeans who have no life lol 
watching my toilet bowl water flush is more satisfying and uses less time & money lol


Nothing fanciful or IT to me, but

https://www.facebook.com/everydaysg/videos/2745910518769195/

 

Edited May 5, 2019 by lovehandle

[lovehandle]

take a  bus w rooftop gardens and just go on a no-destination?!
but the compartment of garden is so SMALL!!!
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/buses-sbs-transit-rooftop-garden-ply-singapore-roads-orchard-cbd-11505144?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR1Tn0WIMYK58tluipObDP2YFc_2EfBWPQy7APtGo0hrap9vHHKk7d2lo_E

 

 

and 

3-door bus, anyone taken before??!!!
 

three-door double-deck buses in May last year after a trial under Tower Transit yielded “encouraging results”.

The trial ran from March to September 2017 on service 143. SMRT Buses also operated a three-door single-deck bus on services 190 and 901 from June 2017 to January 2018.

“Commuters generally welcomed the additional door on these buses as it made boarding and alighting smoother and quicker,” said LTA

Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-awards-contract-for-100-new-three-door-buses-to-existing-bus-11476832

 

 

Edited May 5, 2019 by lovehandle

[Lonelyboy90]

12 minutes ago, -Ignored- said:

take a  bus w rooftop gardens and just go on a no-destination?!
but the compartment of garden is so SMALL!!!
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/buses-sbs-transit-rooftop-garden-ply-singapore-roads-orchard-cbd-11505144?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR1Tn0WIMYK58tluipObDP2YFc_2EfBWPQy7APtGo0hrap9vHHKk7d2lo_E
 

and 

3-door bus, anyone taken before??!!!
 

three-door double-deck buses in May last year after a trial under Tower Transit yielded “encouraging results”.

The trial ran from March to September 2017 on service 143. SMRT Buses also operated a three-door single-deck bus on services 190 and 901 from June 2017 to January 2018.

“Commuters generally welcomed the additional door on these buses as it made boarding and alighting smoother and quicker,” said LTA

Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-awards-contract-for-100-new-three-door-buses-to-existing-bus-11476832

 

 

 

i always take 190 since 2016, why i nvr seen this 3 door bus before one eh?!

[lovehandle]

26 minutes ago, Lonelyboy90 said:

 

i always take 190 since 2016, why i nvr seen this 3 door bus before one eh?!

i was surprised too  but i m not a frequent user, i need members to confirm it for me

 

maybe just some buses of 190 fleet? (it should be at the peak period cos it is meant to solve the flow issue)??? they r doing MORE Now


Even if it is not the ever-packed 190, there should be other buses
 

[Lonelyboy90]

3 minutes ago, -Ignored- said:

i was surprised too  but i m not a frequent user, i need members to confirm it for me

 

maybe just some buses of 190 fleet? (it should be at the peak period cos it is meant to solve the flow issue)??? they r doing MORE Now


Even if it is not the ever-packed 190, there should be other buses
 

 

i doubt its implemented during the peak hours leh. i used to take 190 from town to cck during the peak hours and would sometimes missed afew bus for a less crowded 190 to come, but nvr see before sia.

[repressednerd]

On 5/3/2019 at 9:57 AM, -Ignored- said:

Mothers day feast for your mum esp if u r a baba and she s a nonya???

such pricing is the norm in sg

 

 

Few Baba/Nyonya would ever go to a Peranakan restaurant for dinner, especially if the matriach of the household cooks. It would just be endless criticism of the food e.g. not enough/too much assam, santan etc.

[lovehandle]

3 minutes ago, repressednerd said:

 

Few Baba/Nyonya would ever go to a Peranakan restaurant for dinner, especially if the matriach of the household cooks. It would just be endless criticism of the food e.g. not enough/too much assam, santan etc.

that is insightful!

 

 

We Cantonese definitely enjoyed goin to cantonese restaurants in sg/HK (althoug the HK version is too salty and oily)

[lovehandle]

 

 

 

Hope mustafa will not hate this 24hr rival!

 

 

Nt sure what s the hype abt the bbq sweet potatoes

 

[lovehandle]

Farm to plate? Can we really b sustainable??

(shared earlier on this fest)

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/sustainable-lifestyle-eco-friendly-singapore-farmers-market-11499524?cid=FBcna

 

Selling from bamboo straws (although many getting foldable reusable straw now)

To....

 

Farm-To-People Festival is back for its second edition on May 11 and 12 at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre. The two-day event will showcase over 90 exhibitors that include specialty food and artisanal brands, produce from farmers, and all sorts of workshops and masterclasses from Michelin-star chefs.

[lovehandle]

On 5/4/2019 at 11:56 AM, -Ignored- said:

Starting first June, grab your ticket NOW FOC https://www.bicentennial.sg/the-bicentennial-experience/

 

 

 

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when going for this might as well view this : spiral staircase
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/657425448/fort-caning-cox-terrace/

challenging to find Chinese wordings on IG  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

finally something diff for wedding photos, but soon many married couples will b flocking to here:
 

 

 

Some of u r photo bombs!


https://mothership.sg/2019/05/fort-canning-underground-crossing-instagram/?fbclid=IwAR2NjcUhsNQzDuiMCuG7iIqtWyor6pRi-mR8YfKPmLDzv06D5eoONXwMGfw

Anyway Fortcanning is a lovely place for pp who wanna it plain: w a spice garden and tomb!! (many doesnt even knw that)

 

[lovehandle]

For

art lovers 

Some of u may wan to sell your artistic work too

[lovehandle]

Wonder how many will attend the carousell fair to sell their usu items ?

https://sg.carousell.com/p/carouselland-2019-seller-registration-228877183/

[lovehandle]

Soon in 2023, u have one more ecosystem resort at the new concept Mandai (when Jur Birdpark move house)

 

but dont dream it is cheap - though feel-good to stay in one of 24 elevated tree houses, which are shaped like seed-pods and nestled amongst trees surrounding 

 

 

 

 

 

news since 2016:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/mandai-to-become-an-eco-tourism-hub-featuring-2-new-wildlife-parks-eco

 

 

[Guest artificial]

this is this Disney Land stuff which I dislike most about Singapore. Never can leave a forest natural, always must construct something artificial...

[lovehandle]

i don't remember disney has nature

it is more like going to Borneo, sabah, sarawak (so obviously u know what Banyan tree is trying to imitate)
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/the-10-best-nature-reserves-in-malaysia/
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/malaysia-rainforest-resorts/index.html

[lovehandle]

On 5/4/2019 at 11:56 AM, -Ignored- said:

Starting first June, grab your ticket NOW FOC https://www.bicentennial.sg/the-bicentennial-experience/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Have u signed up already?

the parade w umbrella is gonna be touching
 

It's FOC!

[lovehandle]

 

Spoilers incld

 

Edited May 26, 2019 by lovehandle

[lovehandle]

Funan may be re opening soon but may NOT be the same anymore with weird cycling options in the building

again replicating Rooftop farming that nearly every blding (& even buses) are doing 
A tree ie not exactly a tree
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/revamped-funan-mall-first-look-photos-11551472?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR2ZhDwaWNxsWVP5YrvaauCcHWsydpq_e1UrYWpzbnAIZQrQ3n-tqRn45Nc

 

[lovehandle]

On 5/9/2019 at 2:57 PM, -Ignored- said:

when going for this might as well view this : spiral staircase
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/657425448/fort-caning-cox-terrace/

challenging to find Chinese wordings on IG  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

finally something diff for wedding photos, but soon many married couples will b flocking to here:
 

 

 

Some of u r photo bombs!


https://mothership.sg/2019/05/fort-canning-underground-crossing-instagram/?fbclid=IwAR2NjcUhsNQzDuiMCuG7iIqtWyor6pRi-mR8YfKPmLDzv06D5eoONXwMGfw

Anyway Fortcanning is a lovely place for pp who wanna it plain: w a spice garden and tomb!! (many doesnt even knw that)

 

 

On 5/4/2019 at 11:56 AM, -Ignored- said:

Starting first June, grab your ticket NOW FOC https://www.bicentennial.sg/the-bicentennial-experience/

 

 

 

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if goin for this, can also visit the revamped fort canning hill

 

 

 

 

[lovehandle]

Movie fest? https://sgmagazine.com/arts-movies-things-to-do/news/mexican-film-festival-2019-singapore-cinema

 

 

[lovehandle]

Different corners/areas of Sg awaiting for your exploration
https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/sg-explorers/ep8/796657

 

[lovehandle]

1 more option fr crown jewel

 

 

 

[lovehandle]

Fort canning park is fully refurbished (for the Bicenntenial Experience) w more gardens and escalator (no longer need to climb)

Only avail till mid Sep, u booked ? https://www.bicentennial.sg/the-bicentennial-experience/ (b it Sporeans or Foreigners, all FOC)

 

 

 

they have talks and books published related to this "Fort" too
https://www.bicentennial.sg/event/the-real-and-the-imaginary-discovering-history-through-literature/


nicer than jewel 

 

Edited May 31, 2019 by lovehandle

[lovehandle]

for those who find travelling to the east far
Your excursion to AMK
 

 

[Guest Thomas Didymuz Toh]

Why bother to queue for A&W in Singapore? When there is no queue in Batam? 

Can go Batam and enjoy the manly guys at the same time too. Imagine another kind of cream in your mouth!

[Guest curious]

38 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

U may customise your own lego too! If u visit: 

 

 

so you and "love handle" are the same person?...are you suffering from split personality?...weird....

[Guest white undies]

the underwear seems familiar, only the dick is much smaller now

[Guest critic]

Night Festival :

 

Seems less side activities as the years before and correct me if wrong but National Gallery and Singapore Arts / Peranakan Museum don't seem to join in this year.

Hope at least on Armenian Street some festival atmosphere but there is a lack of bars , just standing and watch is boring. Should do like club street on Fridays previously. Timbre is around all year nothing special...

[Kimochi]

On 1/15/2020 at 10:15 PM, Since u r here said:

Anyone visited? Is that true? 

 

True and ugly. 

[Kimochi]

9 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

oh ok, near your area?

i never even go to the before-revamped one


something diff from being hot and warm, can try this
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/golden-rat-sculptures-made-up-of-tiny-plants-among-highlights-at-gardens-by-the-bays

w free angbao give aways (same designs as the flowers chosen this year) 
https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/whats-on/calendar-of-events/dahlia-dreams-2020.html

Nope not near my area. I also haven't go. 

[luvhandle]

 

 

[mate69]

That guy in blue t quite hot leh lolol

[CirqueduSoleil]

One of my family members has redeemed "Sentosa Fun Pass".

 

I wish to go the Trick Eye Museum. If anyone of you lack of an accompany, please invite me. 

[Guest guest]

2 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

feel like trying it if goin to the airpt to dine& shop! Got bath....nt sure can the 100vouchers use on the Lounge?!!

 

 

 

How much? Maybe cost more than your $100 voucher?

[fetish72]

I think is the best to organize in one group of people who have the similar wavelength and liking. I do have a group of friends from Kuala Lumpur that we organize to travel around and we also went gay pride, gay cruise ship along Mediterranean water and gay resort. If not we just organize Asia.

[auscent]

JClassic Hollywood Movies DVDs

 

Largest collection in Spore, National Library Board@Esplanade. Borrow 16 titles for 6 weeks, free.

 

You can't get everything but there are good ones including rare films with Brando, Monroe, Gene Kelly, Gable, Hepburn, Bette Davis and all. 

[Guest Cannabis gahmen allow now]

You can try to smoke some cannabis outside of Singapore just like Joseph schooling. 

 

From the support he's getting, there is no doubt that the majority support this recreational activity outside of Singapore. At least once in your life time and during your moment of weakness. 

 

But just remember to have no "clear evidence" or recent drug consumption and you're good to go. 

 

If not allowed, then why Joseph schooling is spared. 

[radiusulnar]

will visitors be allowed to try the seat? and will they station SQ staff to welcome visitors?

[MasterFitMalaySG4U]

Jurong Bird Park now cost only $10 till next year January 3 I think.